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Archive 2016Sigma 24-35 F2/ Sigma 35 1.4 Plus many comparison lens tests
p.4 #1Sigma 24-35 F2/ Sigma 35 1.4 Plus many comparison lens tests
Okay here is where if you make a mistake on focusing you pay dearly in the result. Not really a mistake on my part but I focused squarely on the corner of the building which I was trying to see that detail but given this is a wide image I should have focused more on the Bull rider to handle the DOF i did not but this is a classic case of wanting good corners because as you will see the Sigma 1.4 lens did not handle it well the Zoom having better corners did better but neither is perfect because i did not focus for the whole scene.
As you can see with the focus on dead center of the building even at 5.6 the Sigma Prime could not even come close to handling it because the corners do not get good till your really stopped down where as the Zoom with much better corner resolution handled the mistake in focus much better. If I did focus where I was supposed to like at the Bull Rider the Zoom would have nailed it at F.56 and maybe sooner but the Sigma prime my bet at F8. So even a small focus mistake can be deadly. Now this was not a mistake on my part per say because i was looking at the corner but hopefully you understand what I am saying. Pretty interesting
As you can see with the focus on dead center of the building even at 5.6 the Sigma Prime could not even come close to handling it because the corners do not get good till your really stopped down where as the Zoom with much better corner resolution handled the mistake in focus much better. If I did focus where I was supposed to like at the Bull Rider the Zoom would have nailed it at F.56 and maybe sooner but the Sigma prime my bet at F8. So even a small focus mistake can be deadly. Now this was not a mistake on my part per say because i was looking at the corner but hopefully you understand what I am saying. Pretty interesting
Mar 24, 2016 at 01:12 PM
p.4 #2Sigma 24-35 F2/ Sigma 35 1.4 Plus many comparison lens tests
The full image they look like kissing cousins with regard to color and look.
Mar 24, 2016 at 01:15 PM
p.4 #3Sigma 24-35 F2/ Sigma 35 1.4 Plus many comparison lens tests
Don't want to leave any stones unturned
and the lonely Loxia 50mm
Notice the Loxia 21mm at 5.6 has some vignetting which I kind of like.
and the lonely Loxia 50mm
Notice the Loxia 21mm at 5.6 has some vignetting which I kind of like.
Mar 24, 2016 at 01:55 PM
p.4 #4Sigma 24-35 F2/ Sigma 35 1.4 Plus many comparison lens tests
Someone tell that bozo photographer to get the heck out of the way . Please
Mar 24, 2016 at 01:56 PM
p.4 #5Sigma 24-35 F2/ Sigma 35 1.4 Plus many comparison lens tests
he seems to be working sunrise to sunset...
Mar 24, 2016 at 02:31 PM
p.4 #6Sigma 24-35 F2/ Sigma 35 1.4 Plus many comparison lens tests
Looks like the Sigma adapter MC-11 has been pushed out to April 22. That's a bummer
Mar 25, 2016 at 04:37 AM
p.4 #7Sigma 24-35 F2/ Sigma 35 1.4 Plus many comparison lens tests
Thanks a lot for your tireless and great work, Guy. 
In the quest for the perfect solution, I would also point to the Sony RX1R II to cover your 35mm f/2 use and then enjoy the Loxia 21 mm and Sony 85 GM on the A7rII.
Oh, that was probably my dream combo I just put together there. Don't have the money for it.... yet....
In the quest for the perfect solution, I would also point to the Sony RX1R II to cover your 35mm f/2 use and then enjoy the Loxia 21 mm and Sony 85 GM on the A7rII.
Oh, that was probably my dream combo I just put together there. Don't have the money for it.... yet....
Mar 25, 2016 at 06:01 AM
p.4 #8Sigma 24-35 F2/ Sigma 35 1.4 Plus many comparison lens tests
GMPhotography wrote:
Looks like the Sigma adapter MC-11 has been pushed out to April 22. That's a bummer
B&H is still showing 'beginning of April'.
Looks like the Sigma adapter MC-11 has been pushed out to April 22. That's a bummer
B&H is still showing 'beginning of April'.
Mar 25, 2016 at 06:58 AM
p.4 #9Sigma 24-35 F2/ Sigma 35 1.4 Plus many comparison lens tests
Just found this little gem the Sigma 24-35 F2 at 24mm F2. Ignore the vignetting thats a hood that I started with that was to long
I did this handheld
I did this handheld
Mar 25, 2016 at 08:38 AM
p.4 #10Sigma 24-35 F2/ Sigma 35 1.4 Plus many comparison lens tests
Thought I would update this as I did sell all the Sigma lenses when I found out the adapter got pushed out and I had a chance to get the GM 24-70 sooner than I thought. Anyway I'm glad I did as I really love the GM and it does render better, has better falloff and just looks smoother overall. It does manual focus very nicely for a fly by wire and more importantly it's better at 24mm to 35mm in the corners and on center to the Sigma zoom which is no slouch by any means. I also don't have to deal with adapters . I did also add the Rx1r II to my kit and I'm seriously in love with this cam, it's my stand alone 35 no question. But this is a expensive path and not everyone want to go down this road with the GM which I totally understand. Good news you know it's available if you want it
Jul 05, 2016 at 06:00 AM